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This systemic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the burden of tuberculosis immune reconstitution syndrome (TB-IRIS) and associated mortality to highlight the importance of future direction in preventing and treatment of TB-IRIS. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that compared early antiretroviral therapy (ART) versus late ART were included. PubMed, EMBASE, Science Direct and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials electronic databases were searched. This meta-analysis included 8 RCTs with a total of 4, 425 participants. The result of analysis showed that early initiation of ART was associated with increase in TB-IRIS (RR = 1.83; 95% CI 1.24-2.70, p = 0.002; I2 = 74%, p = 0.0007) and TB-IRIS associated mortality (RR = 6.05; 95% CI 1.06-34.59, p = 0.04; I2 = 0%, p = 0.78). Early ART was associated with overall mortality compared with late ART initiation. Grade 3 or 4 adverse events, achieving lower viral load and development of new AIDS-defining illness were not associated with the time of ART initiation. Early ART in HIV/TB co-infected patients resulted conclusive evidence of increased TB-IRIS incidence and TB-IRIS associated mortality. Hence, the finding calls for clinical judgment as to the benefits of initiating ART earlier against the risk of TB-IRIS and associated mortality.Introduction Most Bariatric units perform Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (LRYGB) and One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) for weight loss and metabolic purposes with satisfactory results and low complication profile. Objectives This study compares LRYGB and OAGB outcomes in a high volume single bariatric unit. Methods Data was collected prospectively and analysed retrospectively for all LRYGB and OAGB performed between Jan 2014 to Dec 2016. The follow up period was for 2 years. Patients who were lost to follow up or had prior bariatric procedure were excluded. Excess weight loss percentage (EWL %), total weight loss percentage (TWL %) and post-operative complications were compared in both groups. Results 1268 procedures performed. 113 patients were excluded. At 2 years, for LRYGB and OAGB groups mean TWL % was 31% and 35.4% respectively (P less then 0.0001); and mean EWL % was 70.1% and 74.8% respectively (P = 0.0119). Gastroesophageal reflux symptoms were higher in OAGB group 17 (8.5%), with 7 patients needing further surgery, versus 26 (2.7%) in LRYGB (P = 0.0003). There was no difference in incidence of marginal ulcers between LRYGB and OAGB 2.7% vs 5% respectively (P = 0.1115). Internal hernia was seen only in LRYGB patients, 22 (2.2%). There was no significant difference in the re-operation rates following LRYGB 52 (5.4%) and OAGB 16 (8%) (P = 0.1824). Conclusion OAGB had superior short-term weight loss and low complications profile. Both procedures demonstrated no difference in either marginal ulcers or re-operation rates. Reflux symptoms have remained a major side effect of OAGB.Musculoskeletal occupational injury is prevalent within the surgical community. This is a multi-factorial issue, but is contributed to by physical posture, environmental hazards and administrative deficiency. There is growing awareness of this issue, with several behavioural, educational and administrative techniques being employed. The literature on this topic is, however, sporadic and difficult to access by healthcare practitioners. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the literature on the current interventions used to minimise musculoskeletal occupational injury in surgeons and interventionalists. This review will focus on administrative and human factor interventions, such as intra-operative microbreaks and ergonomics training.Primary gastrointestinal lymphoma is very rare compared to gastrointestinal tract lymphoma arising from secondary to primary nodal disease. Extra nodal lymphoma can involve any part of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly being the stomach followed by small intestine and ileocecal region. They are indistinguishable from other benign and malignant conditions and are clinically non-specific. While perforation is common among patients undergoing lymphoma treatment, presentation of primary gastrointestinal lymphoma as perforation is rare and needs proper evaluation and management. Here, we describe an interesting case in which a patient presenting with peritonitis was found to have perforation and mass of the jejunum. Resection and anastomosis were performed as intervention, with subsequent histopathological examination showing Malignant Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Postoperative follow up was provided along with the appropriate chemotherapy regimen.Background During the last decades, the rate of caesarean section is increasing and this can increase the mortality and morbidity. Up to one third of the caesarean sections are attributed to the elective repeat caesarean section (ERCS). This study aims to evaluate attitudes and factors affecting the choice of pregnant women with one previous caesarean section regarding their mode of delivery in their second pregnancy. By assessing these attitudes, this study can help the efforts in developing strategies to increase the rates of vaginal delivery. Material and methods A cross-sectional design was conducted by a structured questionnaire on 166 pregnant women who had delivered once by caesarean section for their first pregnancy and were in the third trimester of their second pregnancy. Any women with an absolute indication for caesarean section was excluded. The study comprises women who attend the clinic at our center in Northern of Jordan. Proper statistical tests were performed to assess the association betweepatients requested ERCS instead of TOLAC.Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve entrapment neuropathy which is the result of the compression of the median nerve in the wrist. Currently, there is no consensus about the best treatment option. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/pyridostatin-trifluoroacetate-salt.html The purpose of this clinical trial was to compare the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing open CT release with mini-incision CT release. Patients and methods This clinical trial included 75 patients with CTS who were divided into two groups of 45 and 30 patients to undergo open-CT release or mini incision CT release respectively. Patients were evaluated pre-operatively, days after the surgery and then five months after the operation to record outcomes. At follow-up, the visual analogue scale (VAS) scores for pain, patients' satisfaction, return to work, length of scar, paresthesia, grip and opposition strength were measured. Results A total of 75 patients (mean age 52.13 years, 73.3% female) underwent CTS surgery. Forty-five patients (60%) had open-CT release and 30 patients (40%) had mini-incision CT release.